Research Intern - Volumetric Representation (PhD, Fall 2025)
Date: Jun 9, 2025
Location: Sunnyvale, US
Company: Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. The Advanced Technology Group (ATG) is the research division of the company. ATG’s mission is to look ahead, deliver insights, and innovate technological solutions that will fuel Dolby’s continued growth. As a valued member of the Dolby team, you’ll see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from movie theaters to smartphones. We continuously push the boundaries of audio, imaging, and cloud technology to create spectacular entertainment experiences.
As a diverse and dynamic group, our ATG researchers work on cutting-edge projects related to computer science and electrical engineering for audio, video, and cloud technologies, exploring exciting domains such as AI/ML, algorithms, digital signal processing, audio processing, image processing, computer vision, AR/VR, data science & analytics, distributed systems, cloud, edge & mobile computing, computer networking, and IoT.
The Advanced Technology Group (ATG) is the research division of the company. ATG’s mission is to look ahead, deliver insights, and innovate technological solutions that will fuel Dolby’s continued growth. Our researchers have a broad range of expertise related to computer science and electrical engineering, such as AI/ML, algorithms, digital signal processing, audio engineering, image processing, computer vision, data science & analytics, distributed systems, cloud, edge & mobile computing, computer networking, and IoT.
About the role
As a Research Intern – Volumetric Representation at Dolby, you will have the opportunity to work on the cutting-edge and impactful topics in the field. With the guidance of Dolby’s leading media technology experts, you will address industry-relevant, real-world volumetric representation problems aimed at creating advanced consumer experience in multimedia entertainment.
This opportunity will be based at our research offices in Sunnyvale, California.
Summary of Position:
We are a key research team within Dolby’s Advanced Technology Group, focused on creating cutting-edge imaging technologies that drive next-generation consumer experiences. We are looking for strong candidates with solid technical skills, problem-solving and analytical abilities, and excellent communication and collaboration skills. The ideal candidate should have interest in one or more of the following areas:
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3D Gaussian Splatting, Mesh and texture, or other volumetric representations
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Interactive 3D experiences such as relighting or material interaction
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Machine-learning driven representations of geometry and material
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Physically based and learning-based rendering approaches
Requirements:
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PhD student in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Graphics, or related field.
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Proven ability to conduct research and demonstrate results through projects, prototypes, patent filings, and papers in peer reviewed journals and conferences.
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Experience as a researcher, including internships, full-time positions, or at a lab.
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Proficiency in Python and PyTorch
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly Desired Experience in one of the following:
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Creating demos and prototypes for research applications.
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Developing innovative solutions for volumetric representations
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Proficiency with 3D graphics frameworks or engines (e.g. Unity, Unreal Engine)
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Writing technical reports and/or publications.
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First-author publications at peer-reviewed conferences or journals.
We will review applications on a rolling basis. For the best chance to have your resume reviewed and considered, we recommend submitting your application by June 28, 2025.
Eligibility:
Currently enrolled in a doctorate program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Graphics, or a related field. Recent grads who are within 6 months of graduation are also eligible to apply. Must be available to work full-time Monday – Friday for 12 weeks between September 2025 – December 2025.
The start dates for this internship are as follows (please note these dates are not flexible):
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Monday, September 22, 2025
The San Francisco/Bay Area base hourly range for this internship position is $57/hr and can vary if outside of this location. Our hourly ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific hourly range and perks and benefits for your location during the hiring process.
Dolby will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of San Francisco Police Code, Article 49, and Administrative Code, Article 12
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Dolby is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our success depends on the combined skills and talents of all our employees. We are committed to making employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, family status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
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